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Listen: Craig Wiggins says farmers are unfairly targeted in waterways plan

Media representation of the Government's recent waterways plan has one very important voice missing...New Zealand's farmers, says Craig Wiggins.

Intensive farming consents scrutinised

Two days in the Environment Court last week could set some national precedents in the way intensive farming is regulated to protect

Hapu preparing for battle over lake (+ video)

A Te Arawa hapu is threatening legal action to gain control of the western shores of Lake Rotorua.

Tools needed to look after water

The Bay people and their environment have been through so much in the past few years, from Wairoa down to Waipawa. The disastrous

Unbiased volunteers can help monitor waterways

Given the right tools and guidance, monitoring of streams and rivers by 'citizen scientists' can produce reliable data and other useful

Listen: DairyNZ welcomes waterways report says Dr Tim Mackle

Dr Tim Mackle is pleased with the report and says the Government is heading in the same direction as DairyNZ.

Mark Dye: Waterway plan rubbish

COMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.

Swimmers risk sickness in 'excellent' quality rivers - Greens

Environment groups are upset that rivers deemed to be "excellent for swimming" under new water quality standards could still make

The Country Today - fresh water edition

Today the show is brought to you by the fresh water quality standards policy announcement ... phew!